An opportunity for PhD studies as part of EATFISH, a Marie Curie Research Training Network, has arisen.
PhD title: Analysis of market position of existing aquaculture products and associated public perception.
Key words: aquaculture, economics, consumption, innovation, perceptions
Research Unit: UMR AMURE
Supervisor: Pascal Le Floch
Co-Supervisors:
Bertrand Le Gallic, EATFISH project contact: bertrand.legallic@univ-brest. fr Estelle Masson
Objectives: To analyse the position and prospects for new and differentiated aquaculture products, taking into account the current situation, development of the global fish market and consumers perceptions / representations.
We are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student with a collaborative attitude in the field of Economy with a strong background in or affinity with marine economy and seafood products. Candidates should be particularly proficient in innovation economics, food/ consumption economics, fisheries and aquaculture economics, statistics, data analysis and scientific writing.
Partnership
As PhD student you would be part of EATFISH, a Marie Curie Research Training Network focussing on a sustainable and profitable European aquaculture sector to secure healthy seafood for our growing society. EATFISH is a truly multidisciplinary research project aimed at integrating the biological, technical, socio-economic and governance aspects needed for sustainable and profitable aquaculture (see the list of participants in the Annex below). Fifteen PhD students will be recruited globally by EATFISH participants to materialise these aims and will integrate their newly gained expertise during common research and training sessions that will be held twice every year.
Abstract of the UBO PhD position
The PhD will aim at identifying the opportunities for new aquaculture products, taking into account the dynamics of the supply sector (technical innovations, innovative outlets …) and the consumers’ expectations in terms of traceability, production methods, origin of the products, environmental impacts …
A broad study of economic scenarios and consumer perception of diversified aquaculture products will be explored to assess the market potential of premium class, organic and/or otherwise certified products. The poultry sector with a diversified market with respect to certifications related to animal welfare and environmental impact will serve as reference / Benchmark (in collaboration with partner organisation SYSAAF). For aquaculture products, the focus will be primarily on salmon and different sectors along the value chain (from fisheries and aquaculture producers (in collaboration with partner organisation Mowi Genetics MG) via processing companies, wholesalers, retailers (in collaboration with retailing partner organisation Colruyt - CG) to direct marketing to mobile fishmongers and restaurants will be explored. These analyses also include long-term predictions about the viability of certain products, for example premium or organically farmed salmon products. Particular attention will be paid to the perceptions and social acceptance of production systems (including e.g. the use of sterilised salmon), quality of the products and labelling schemes.
Requirements
- A recent MSc graduate in economy or similar. The candidate shall at the date of recruitment by the host organisation be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. This means, for example, that a person with 2 years of experience in research after the MSc is eligible.
- You have NOT lived in France for more than 12 months between 1-9-2018 and 1-9-2021
- Well-developed scientific writing skills
- Broad experience with data collection, data analysis and data integration including statistics
- A collaborative attitude
- Sincere interest in aquaculture
- Ability / willingness to work in French
Schedule
- Application: 12 September 2021
- Potential interviews: 20-25 September 2021
- Possibility to start working 1 / 15-October-2021
We offer
We offer you a temporary position for a period of 3 years. Gross salary will consist of a monthly living allowance topped up with a mobility allowance according to Marie S. Curie guidelines based on a fulltime employment. Minimum net salary for France according to MSCA guidelines will amount to 3540€, including mobility allowance and social security.
Additional information
For more information about this position, please contact Dr Bertrand Le Gallic, Associate Professor at University of Brest via email.
Interested?
You can apply by sending your motivation letter and CV via this link until 12 September 2021.
We are
AMURE research unit (UMR 6308 AMURE) brings together researchers and lecturers in economics, public and private law, history of law, sociology, anthropology and psychology, from three different research organizations (CNRS, Ifremer, University of Brest). AMURE specializes in the study of public policies and institutions for management and development of coastal and maritime activities and for protection of marine and coastal ecosystems.